Dismantling the Willys

Home 1945 Willys MB Don Weaver Donates his Chuck Robert

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Beginning of disassembly.

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Disassembly and removal of patch works exposing extent of body damage and rust.

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Preparing to remove body panel from left side.

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View of dash and rusty floor. Note original data plates and instruments.

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This is a picture of the box attached to the right side panel under the passenger's seat that is used to supply power to the radio equipment.

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A view of the rusted foot rest.

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Side panels removed, showing the extent of rust damage to the wheelhouse and floorboards.

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